577 Tyrannosaur vs Ballistic Gel !!! πŸ¦–

Published on November 24, 2022
Duration: 11:46

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features Scott, a recognized expert in extreme caliber testing, demonstrating the terminal ballistics of the rare A-Square .577 Tyrannosaur rifle. The test involves firing various 750-grain projectiles into 80 inches of Clear Ballistics gel, showcasing immense penetration, massive temporary cavities, and significant energy transfer, even causing a support table to collapse. The demonstration highlights the rifle's historical rarity and the impressive power of this large caliber round.

Quick Summary

Scott from Kentucky Ballistics tests the rare A-Square .577 Tyrannosaur rifle against 80 inches of Clear Ballistics gel. The 750-grain solids and 705-grain hollow points demonstrated extreme penetration and energy transfer, with the hollow point causing a support table to collapse. This test highlights the rifle's historical rarity and the formidable power of the .577 Tyrannosaur cartridge.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Skit
  2. 01:07Introduction to the .577 Tyrannosaur
  3. 01:34Rifle History and Rarity
  4. 02:08Caliber Comparison
  5. 04:39Ballistic Gel Setup
  6. 05:12First Shot: 750gr Round Nose Solid
  7. 07:04Second Shot: 750gr Flat Nose Solid
  8. 08:38Third Shot: 705gr Copper Hollow Point

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber rifle is being tested against ballistic gel in the Kentucky Ballistics video?

The video features the extremely rare A-Square .577 Tyrannosaur rifle. This powerful large-caliber firearm is known for its substantial projectile weight and velocity, making it a subject of interest for ballistic testing.

How much ballistic gel was used in the .577 Tyrannosaur test?

In the Kentucky Ballistics video, five 16-inch blocks of 10% Clear Ballistics gel were used, totaling 80 inches of penetration medium to accurately measure the performance of the .577 Tyrannosaur projectiles.

What were the results of the .577 Tyrannosaur testing on ballistic gel?

The .577 Tyrannosaur demonstrated extreme terminal ballistics, with both 750-grain solid projectiles and a 705-grain hollow point completely penetrating the 80 inches of gel. The hollow point's impact was so forceful it collapsed the support table.

How rare is the A-Square .577 Tyrannosaur rifle?

The A-Square .577 Tyrannosaur rifle is exceptionally rare, with only 24 units ever produced. Of these, 12 were made for the African market and 12 for the US market, highlighting its exclusivity.

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